AROMA JOES
1450 S POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.532.0596
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025. Operator renewed at time of inspection
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees hire less than 60 days. Emailed form to operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed December 1 2025
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher machine sign posted out of order. Operator is using the three compartment sink.
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Working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name. Located on counter by take out window.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 Ppm. Operator added quaternary rechecked 300 Ppm
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sign on dish machine out of order. Operator is using three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of sugar stored on floor next to ice machine. Operator elevated
Stored food not covered. Container of sugar not covered
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic multi surface cleaner substance not labeled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine with out of service sign posted. Per operator washing dishes in three compartment sink.
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name at front counter.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Ran machine three times. Dishwasher (Temperature 160)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner spray bottles stored with energy drinks on rack in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit wet. Unable to use. Operator ordered more on site.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to milk reach in at front counter
Food stored in a prohibited area. Coffee syrups stored under hand sink plumbing at front counter. Removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.